Globalization cannot be stopped, yet we can do a much better job dealing with its consequences by addressing the needs of those most adversely affected.
Chicago's bold ambition to prop up its population by becoming "the most immigrant-friendly city in the world" also offers a pathway to revitalize metros across the region.
Global Insight
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SalomĂłn Chertorivski Woldenberg
As the new administration deemphasizes global engagement, sister cities such as Chicago and Mexico City show walls can't destroy the bridges cities have built.
Is Trump’s executive order really that much different from immigration bans imposed by his predecessors—including President Barack Obama? Or is it a big setback for counterterrorism efforts?
The Supreme Court’s decision on President Obama’s immigration plan ended in a split decision. That means the lower court’s ruling to block the plan stands.
More than any other large American city, Chicago has depended on immigrants to offset the sluggish growth of its native-born population. The decline in immigration will destabilize Chicago's population.